CommunicationPublished on 25 April 2025

Jacques Gerber on first official visit to Ukraine

In early April, the Federal Council Delegate for Ukraine undertook his first mission to the country. The mission has given a major impetus to Switzerland's long-standing cooperation with Ukraine, which is continuing under the Ukraine country programme 2025–28. The situation on the ground leaves a lasting impression: during the visit, a large-scale attack on the city of Kryvyi Rih claimed many lives, including children. The resilience and courage shown by the Ukrainian people in these tragic circumstances give cause for hope.